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U.c will End me
I have just had a message to check my journal.This in itself gave me HUGE anxiety.And now it's telling me again that because I get Esa it's affecting my U.c and I heed to let them know.I literally can't go on with this stress anymore I'm done
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Hi, my name is Shazza1983_! Where can I get help with furniture?
Hello I'm Sharon
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Hi, my name is Issy12345! I am disabled and almost 80. Where I live there is a problem with parking
Hello. I am disabled and almost 80. Where I live there is a problem with parking, I have a blue badge but I need flintshire council to paint a disability bay. My spinal cord is compressed and I can't carry shopping. Can you help please.
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Handy person
Hi Everyone Does anyone know of a handyman / oddjob person in the south Birmingham area that could do odd jobs like change a lightbulb?
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Worried worried worried.
My mind is constantly full of the upcoming Change from iresa to UC ,I mean every waking moment, my sleeps terrible over 40 years, so in between snippets of actual sleep i wake and it's there to the forefront of my mind, also.I dread the uc letter.Dread isn't even a strong enough word., My pip ends sept next year and I know…
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Hi, my name is redredwine! I am a super survivor who has been mistreated by local council & its...
I am a super survivor who has been mistreated by local council & its statutory partners. I just read about how badly they are treating vulnerable disabled young old anyone they pick on just because the watchdogs are turning g a blind eye and do not care. What is the answer? CLASS ACTION & case law? Yes it is the best option
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Abracadabra
I'm utterly OBSESSED!.I love this tune,the dancing,lady Gaga.Thus is just a WHOLE other level of sheer gorgeous ness
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Hi, my name is rocketman! I am currently on universal credit and I have no shoes ...
Hi there I am currently on universal credit and I have no shoes as they have holes in them and I have one pair of trousers and a t-shirt and jacket which are battered and bruised and unwearable now will I be able to get a budgeting advance for these items as I can't even leave the house
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Hi, my name is Dean I live with my mum who is in receipt of her state pension and attendance...
I live with my mum who is in receipt of her state pension and attendance allowance at the higher rate and I would like to know as I Work does my mum qualify for housing benefit. The house is in her name but I’ve been paying the rent. I’m not sure if this is right or wrong.
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Hi, my name is greenwoodlee35! I have arthritis in my joints and the cold is causing me pain ...
Hi I have arthritis in my joints and the cold is causing me pain alot so is there an chance I could get an electric blanket y
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Disabled needs a garden path
I am a amputee (left leg above knee) and wheelchair bound, I love my garden and even came 3rd in the Headland Garden Competition. Now I cannot even get along my garden as I need a path fitted. I tried the Council and 13 but got nowhere. I am now starting to get very depressed watching my garden get no attention by me. All…
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Hi, my name is ilomilo11! Called for jury service and dismissed, will I be called again?
Hi I was called for jury service in Glasgow in 2023 I was been excused because of mental health issues I was then called again last week I sent them my doctors letter information and was excused again This time the doctor informed them that I have long term mental health problems and physical health issues which are…
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I need some advice.
Hello, I have posted on here a few times but really struggling with everything in my life right now. I sadly lost my Mum in December 2023 and I was an unpaid carer looking after her for 9 years until she passed away. I'm autistic and have mental health issues, I am in receipt of ESA and PIP, and have tried permitted work…
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Historic Benefit rates
When I first became disabled (in 1990) - I received just £27 per week in Mobility Allowance (Pre DLA) - This eventually was converted to DLA which increased my payment to around £40 per week (mid care component) and when this was converted to PIP - I receive £184.30 per week So payments have increased considerably over the…
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Problems with seams in trousers
Hello everyone! Thomas here, fashion technology student who is researching trousers for wheelchair users. I was wondering if anyone ever had pressure wounds caused by the seams in their trousers?
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Had a dream about having a WCA with Liz Kendall last night
I had a dream last night about having a WCA at home, and the assessor who visited was no other than Liz Kendall! I told her about how I'm not fit to work because of my mental issues, and she said something like 'Oh, just pull yourself together', I was like, 'How exactly do I do that? I wish it was that simple and easy'. I…
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Testing Royal Mail Post
5 days ago I posted a card to my own address with a first class stamp and it still hasn't arrived.I thought that the mail that I've been receiving thats always delayed by 3 weeks or so could be down to where it's posted from.But this was literally from my local post box so I don't know what the answer is
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Crotch too tight?
Hello everyone! I’m Thomas, a final-year student in fashion technology at the University of Applied Sciences in Ghent. For my thesis, I’m researching a new pair of pants for wheelchair users. Because of this, I was wondering if anyone has ever been bothered by the crotch of a pair of pants? Wheelchair users often pull…
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Hi, my name is SallyAnne12345! My issue concerns a Lady with Disabilities who lives alone and has...
Hello My issue concerns a Lady with Disabilities who lives alone and has been working part-time for several years topping up her salary with UC disability element. She has been working from home for past 3 years with equipment. She has however been signed off as unfit for past few months. It looks like She will not be…
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Occupational Therapy report
Hi everyone - first time I am on here so hello to you all! Has anyone got experience they could share of how long it takes to get an occupational therapy report? My daughter is in year 2 at university. She had a first-time seizure in the summer and informed the university 2 months ago. Uni was very supportive and said…
